Plant Manager Wind Operations - Easter

Enbridge • Hereford, TX

1d • $120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Plant Manager at Enbridge’s Easter Wind facility is the senior Enbridge representative on site and is accountable for the plant’s overall performance. The role leads day-to-day operations and maintenance while balancing operational excellence with safety, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and financial accountability. The Plant Manager works with internal teams, contractors, service providers, and community stakeholders to support reliable renewable energy production and continuous improvement.

The role requires being on call 24/7 on a predetermined schedule to respond to emergencies or maintenance needs. The Plant Manager must reside within 75 miles of the site. Travel within the United States and Canada may be required approximately 10–20% of the time. Candidates will undergo background screening, which may include a five-year driving record, criminal check, company-sponsored medical examination, and drug testing.

Requirements

• Related university degree and at least seven years of experience, or at least nine years of prior field operations experience, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
• At least eight years of relevant experience, including three years in a supervisory or management role.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and the ability to remain calm under pressure, with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven people leadership and contract administration experience, with the ability to build effective relationships with employees, contractors, landowners, municipalities, and community stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, integrity, a customer-focused mindset, willingness to learn Enbridge systems and processes, and digital proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and Oracle.
• Ability to meet fit-for-work requirements, including coordination needed to ascend and descend a wind tower and compliance with a maximum total climbing weight of 132 kg (290 lb).
• Comfort completing physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions and working in enclosed spaces and at heights of 300 feet.
• Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including grasping, kneeling, light-to-moderate lifting of objects up to 45 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, and meeting visual and hearing requirements.
• Ability to understand and apply oral and written instructions, collaborate on complex problems and alternatives, communicate ideas clearly, organize and prioritize short-term work, make decisions with moderate impact, follow guidelines, complete routine forms and basic reports, and communicate by telephone.

Nice To Haves

• Strong electrical systems knowledge, including the ability to troubleshoot SCADA, substations, collection systems, and meteorological towers.
• Wind generation plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and maintenance for wind turbines and Balance of Plant assets, ensuring safe, reliable operations and compliance with applicable requirements, including NERC, CIP, FAA, and Enbridge safety standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture, oversee contractor and partner performance, and ensure timely and accurate reporting and investigation of safety incidents and metrics.
• Supervise and engage site personnel and contractors, conduct site orientations, and work effectively with service providers, landowners, and internal stakeholders.
• Execute asset maintenance and integrity plans; plan, schedule, track, and complete preventive, corrective, and major maintenance to Enbridge standards using systems such as MAXIMO.
• Conduct audits, monitor performance, manage lost production, and address operational issues with operations, engineering, and asset management teams.
• Develop and manage the facility budget and forecasts, oversee P&L reporting, explain variances, manage procurement and work orders, and identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities.
• Provide accurate facility performance, safety, environmental, and financial reporting, and represent Enbridge as a responsible partner in facility operations.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program allowing employees to select coverage levels for health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• Paid maternity and parental leave of up to 20 weeks for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents.
• Retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, paid personal days depending on location, and paid holidays.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program supporting physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager